GAO examined DHS's adoption of Agile software development to assess the extent to which the department has addressed selected leading practices for its transition. Keep Reading
The incident occurred during the evening of May 29, when a red commercial tractor hauling a white trailer approached the I-35 checkpoint north of Laredo. A service canine alerted during an immigration inspection of the driver. Keep Reading
CWMD contract personnel are continuing to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with enhanced screenings for travelers through 15 specially designated airports. Keep Reading
The Transportation Security Administration is planning to offer a round of early retirements to its employees. TSA will offer Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) options agency-wide to eligible employees. Keep Reading
The ETK Threat Awareness Card assists retailers in identifying suspicious behaviors commonly associated and observed with the purchase or acquisition of ETKs. Keep Reading
The officials said at a press conference Saturday that the two federal protective officers were targeted by an “assassin” outside the Ronald V. Deullums Federal Building. Keep Reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized a shipment containing more than five pounds of marijuana at a local express consignment facility on May 28. Keep Reading
VMD began working on May 1 and will transition to full operational control in September. More than 350 employees will support the effort to screen passengers and baggage moving through the airport. Keep Reading
DAC services enable submissions of workers’ biographic and biometric data to conduct background checks, including subscriptions to the FBI Rap Back program, for individuals working in secure areas of U.S. commercial airports. Keep Reading
TSA officers continue to detect firearms at the nation’s airports following its announcement regarding an increase in firearm detection rates during pandemic-restricted travel. Keep Reading
The Atlantic Hurricane Season does not begin until June 1 and there have already been two named storms this month, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting an above normal season. Keep Reading
The Industry Day is intended to provide an opportunity for industry to hear directly from the CPO and other DHS officials about DHS’s current priorities and known problem statements related to COVID-19 response efforts. Keep Reading
On May 28, 2020 the US Court of Federal Claims granted a motion to certify a class of Federal Air Marshals to pursue the claims of unpaid overtime due to improper Law Enforcement Ability Pay adjustments. Keep Reading
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew located a debris field approximately 10 miles southwest of Desecho Island. The cutter Paul Clark crew arrived on scene and recovered 10 bales of cocaine weighing approximately 1,000 pounds from the debris field. Keep Reading
During the ceremony, Capt. Scott A. Stoermer transferred command of Sector Upper Mississippi to Capt. Richard M. Scott. Keep Reading
The new commercial anchorage will facilitate safe navigation of maritime commerce and national defense assets, and more safely and effectively support commercial vessel anchoring needs in the lower Chesapeake Bay. Keep Reading
MSTF essential mission goals include inspecting more than 40% of the fuel facilities within Coast Guard Sector Anchorage's area of responsibility, in addition to port state control exams, commercial fishing vessel exams, boater safety education, and oil spill response training. Keep Reading
Every year the Coast Guard makes thousands of phone calls to mariners, boat owners and emergency points of contact in response to receiving distress alerts from emergency position indicating radio beacons. Keep Reading
The Coast Guard seized approximately 3,350 pounds of marijuana in mid-May with an estimated value of approximately $6 million from a go-fast vessel in international waters of the Pacific Ocean off Central America. Keep Reading
CISA’s toolkits will provide greater detail, insight and resources on each of the Cyber Essentials’ six “Essential Elements” of a Culture of Cyber Readiness. Keep Reading
